UN Regrets Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Nigeria

UN Regrets Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Nigeria

UN Regrets Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Nigeria

United Nations, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, lamented on Thursday the numerous losses of human lives in Nigeria due to recent floods in areas of the Niger and Benue rivers.

According to a statement released by the office of the spokesman of the head of the United Nations, about 200 people died, 1,300 were injured and almost two million are affected by this catastrophe.

More than half a million Nigerians have been internally displaced and some 350,000 need immediate humanitarian assistance, Guterres said in his statement.

In addition, the UN Secretary-General extended his condolences to the families of the victims, to the Government and to the people of Nigeria, and wished a speedy recovery for the wounded.

The United Nations stands ready to provide support to that country and expresses its solidarity during this difficult moment, he concluded.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency of Nigeria, the floods registered since last August in that territory are the worst since 2012.

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UN Regrets Loss of Lives Due to Floods in Nigeria

United Nations, Oct 11 (Prensa Latina) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, lamented on Thursday the numerous losses of human lives in Nigeria due to recent floods in areas of the Niger and Benue rivers.

According to a statement released by the office of the spokesman of the head of the United Nations, about 200 people died, 1,300 were injured and almost two million are affected by this catastrophe.

More than half a million Nigerians have been internally displaced and some 350,000 need immediate humanitarian assistance, Guterres said in his statement.

In addition, the UN Secretary-General extended his condolences to the families of the victims, to the Government and to the people of Nigeria, and wished a speedy recovery for the wounded.

The United Nations stands ready to provide support to that country and expresses its solidarity during this difficult moment, he concluded.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency of Nigeria, the floods registered since last August in that territory are the worst since 2012.